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EO53 HKC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,946 mi
Last recorded72,946 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 HKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

shock absorber casing corroded - all round

Pass 1 Sep 2017 67,928 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 67,928 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,662 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 62,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 61,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 57,849 miles

slight oil leak on nearside front hub

Fail 13 Aug 2014 57,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak on nearside front hub

Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,162 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 43,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

outer exhaust rear shield corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,378 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

outer exhaust rear shield corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,460 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,654 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,438 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,701 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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EO53 HKC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO53 HKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EO53 HKC registered?

EO53 HKC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EO53 HKC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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